Wright City High School - Echo Yearbook (Wright City, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1984 volume:

THE YEAH WRICHY CITY RICH SCHOOL WRIOHT CITY, MO. VOLUME 52 COMYEMYS OPENING SECTION ...........................2-3 UNDERCLASSMEN AND FACULTY 4-19 SENIORS .................................20-33 ACADEMICS .............................. 34-39 ORGANIZATIONS ...........................40-65 ATHLETICS ...............................66-83 EVENTS ................................ 84-113 ADS .................................. 116-139 INDEX AND CLOSING .................... 140-148 It began on Sunday February 26, and continued until Tuesday 27. It was the worst snowstorm to hit Wright City in years. The storm left between fourteen and sixteen inches of snow. Drifts reached heights of eight feet. People were trapped in their hones without electricity for up to one hundred and twenty hours. Because of the hours spent away from school, students had hours for entertainment. Snowmobiles could be seen cruising through town. Chil- dren used their sleighs and built snowmen. Older students watched their favorite t.v. show and caught up with their soaps. The weight of the snow caused many problems throughout the city. Snowplows were seen caught in snow drifts unable to push the snow. The roof of one of the Charleswood build- ings collapsed, starting a fire. Power lines were down, and tree branches lay everywhere. Traveling through Wright City on February 27,1983 one could have felt the beginnings of spring. Yet, in 1984, a year later, it was a small, snow-covered town. 2 — OPENING SECTION Snorustocm Bus! VJUccat In Ueacs! OPENING SECTION - 3 STQPPIN’ UFA I “I like seventh grade be- cause you are not stuck with one teacher. That makes it easier to get through the day,” remarked Kelly Blan- chard. Wayne Requat stated, “The first day I was scared out of my wits because every- one was twice as tall, but I soon got over that.” The seventh grade class of 1983-84 took a big step and moved up from elementary school to the “wild world” of Junior High. A general con- sensus of the seventh graders showed that their first days in Junior High ranged from embarrasing to “totally awe- some”. But, after they set- tled in, elected their officers; (pres.-Sheila Wright), (v. pres.-Debbie Dean), the class of ’89 became an inte- gral part of Wright City High School. JULIE SCHNARRE COMMENT ED. “This is the way Mrs. Ward said to do it, so this is the way we are doing it! Bruce Bauer looks on. (OPPOSITE PAGE BOTTOM) “HEY. WHERE IS everybody? ex- claims Mike Stude. (OPPOSITE PAGE TOP). SILENCE IS A good indication that something is getting done. Miss Smith's seventh grade class. (UP- PER LEFT). MATT ROBINETT CAUGHT by- surprise comments, “Yes, Mrs. Spoede. I am doing mv homework. (RIGHT) 6 — SEVENTH GRADE Aaron Ackman Corey Anderson Shawn Barton Bruce Bauer Felicia Beard Kelly Blanchard Gina Blanks Mary Bourke Keri Brittain Bobby Coghlan Mickey Cope Stanely Crawford Debbie Dean Karen Dierker Tracy Dorman Curtis Forrest Jennifer Garner John Gilmore Wayne Harison Cathy Hoeber Kevin Hensiek Ralph Huster Paula Hunt Kenny James Wendy Jaspering Sherry Jarvis Kim Johnson Terry Lash ley Debbie Lewis Jessie Lewis Suzie McBride Kelli McDonald Kim Middleton James Milliner Joseph Milliner Pamla Mintner Billv Myers Thracie Neal Tammy Nelson Andrae Parker Dave Reckamp Wayne Requat Kimberly Rhine Matt Robinett Dawn Royston Eddie Ruppert Julie Schnarre D.J. Schenkelberg Chris Simpson Scott Stamm m m o CO -D Michael Stude Ken Swaringen Terry Swaringen James Thompson Jr. Mike Tribley Brian Walsh Sheila Wright SEVENTH GRADE — 7 I he Tradition Continued “The eighth graders are very motivated towards their promotion. They would like to see it kept here and kept as a tradi- tion,” commented Dot Sears, eighth grade class sponser. The class consists of seventy-eight students. To help finance their pro- motion, they sold Wright City Wildcat shoe strings. The class officers for 1983-84 were: Henry Nai- lor- president, Kathy Ed- wards - vice president, Be- verly Martin - secretary, Mary Kay Owens - trea- surer, Carmen Sida - par- liamentarian. “My eighth grade year was better than the sev- enth grade. It will be even funner once I get in high school, ” commented Lee English. “I’m glad we got to have graduation. Everyone was hoping we would. I’ve got- ten closer to everyone this year,” expressed Steph- anie Kaibel. TARLA HUNTKR SEEMS to be enjoying her pencil as Mrs. Terrell explains a problem. (Right) MICHELLE OST- MANN CRUISING the busy halls obviously not having a thrilling time. (Far Right) YES I AM definitely insane! Chad Or- delheide seems to be saying as he goofs off in class. (Far Upper Right) 8 — EIGHTH GRADE Michelle Adams Mike Alherternst Tony Avery Vicki Ball Patrick Bloebaum John Birkholtz Tracey Brakensiek Karyn Burgess Karl Chandler Mike Cook Mike Cronk Greg Dewey Jennifer Diebold Tricia Dixon Roger Eads Kathy Edwards Lee English Edward Fast Stephanie Fulbright Kenny Gaddis Kim Gaddis Michael Glaub Matthew Halstead Hope Harlan Scott Harris Tommy Helvey Dwayne Hepperman Jim Hunt 'Faria Hunter Janet Jackson Tammy Jaspering Rodney Jones Tammy Jones Stephanie Kaibel Jerry Lawson Brad Lewis Robyn Lewis Beverly Martin Teresa Maxson Doug McLaughlin Kim Meyers Patrick Middleton Venesa Molinari Venus Molinari Kendra Moore Karen Mouser Anthony Mozee Henry Nailor Chad Ordelheide Michelle Ostmann Mary Kay Owens Shawn Paul Linda Reese Marcia Rodriquez Chris Rogers Dawn Rowan Roger Sears Tim Sharp Carmen Sida Vicki Smith Steven Sutter Dale Toedebusch Dennis Unnerstall Angela Winfrey Walley Winfrey Andrae Wyatt n r' 1 m m EIGHTH GRADE 9 Talent and Spirit “I think the Freshman class is very well organized for a freshman class. We are one of the more active and productive classes in the high school,” Jeff Avery commented. Robyn Massey remarked, “1 feel lucky to be in my class be- cause I love my classmates. Our class seems to get along pretty well. We have alot of spirit and talent.” When you become a fresh- man you take on many new re- sponsibilities and privileges. These freshman handle both very well. LOREN STEVENS AND Vickie Smith sitting a dance out. (Bottom Left) LAU- RA PHIROPOULOS PINNING Julie Vance's paw prints on. (Upper Right) DARRYL BLANKS WATCHING the festivities at the Christmas Dance. (Lower Right) 10 FRESHMEN Michelle Abrolat Tobi Arnett .Jeff Avery Veronica Bartold Jim Beauchamp Darryl Blanks Rhonda Boschert Brent Bote Jeff Bradshaw Dawn Brandt Tommy Brittain Casey Cohen Michelle Coleman Eric Cosby Richard Cramer Lisa Dean Kelly Deatherage Jeff Diebold Kurt Dierker Todd Dobsch Scott Duebbert Chris Figura Sharon Fincher Ester Forrest Bryan C.ardner Randy Garrett Jennifer Godt Chuck Gray Marc Grooms Danny Halcomb Dan Heppermann Amy Hill Linda Johnson Tammy Johnson Tami Lane Teri Lane Gerri Logan Terri Logan Robyn Massey Mike Maynard Timmy McDaniel Clint McDonald Matt Middleton Danny Mikus (� reg Moore Jeff Mound Carla Neal Troy Noltkamper Joe Rank Tammy Pauk Kenny Robinett Suzanne Sears Thomas Seigel Loren Stevens Aaron Stiers Rich Swaringen Chloie Talley Julie Vance Todd VanZuyen Lori Welge Angela White Wendy Zuhone n i—i m m co -i FRESHMEN 11 uphili jouway Being a sophomore is like being the middle child. The new adventure of being a freshman entering high school is behind you, and the excitement of becoming a senior is what seems like years away. According to a few sophomores, there are so many great points about be- ing a sophomore. Graduating from high school is an uphill journey. A persons fate in life is deter- mined in most cases on how they spend their high school years. Being a sophomore is one step closer to completing a vital part of your life. It is a time when a student should work hard, yet it should be a time worth remembering. “My sophomore year has been very exciting. I have made new friends and gained more knowledge. I do not want to rush my high school years, but rather make each one a year to remember,” shared Kim Shaffer, sopho- more. OUR CLASS WAS dissecting frogs and my partner wouldn't help me skin it. remarked Karen Everman. (TOP) “WE WERE LAUGHING about a private joke, giggled Dina Moss. (MIDDLE). DISSECTING A FROG isn't as bad as everyone savs, commented Kristen Ruge. (RIGHT) THROUGHOUT THE HAT Dance I kept wondering where some of the people found their hats, replied Michelle Hartnagel. (OPPO- SITE PAGE, TOP) WE WERE GETTING ready to drive and I was curious to see who my partner was for the dav, commented Delaine Gore. (OPPOSITE PAGE, RIGHT) I DIDN'T WANT to ride with Jill because she drives like a maniac, laughed Carma Carter. (OPPOSITE PAGE. FAR RIGHT) 12 TENTH GRADE Jeff Archer Sandy Boschert Melissa Boyd Tonia Brakensiek Trisha Burgess Curtis Burt Carma Carter Dan Clancy Jenny Couch man Alicia Culpepper Paula Day Ron Diebold Jill Dunlap Melinda Eads Gary Edwards Sherry Eskew Karen Everman Delaine Gore Greg Guthrie Michelle Hartnagel Scott Hensiek Michelle Howard James Johnson Allen Love Lisa Luckett Julanne Martin Bruce McLaughlin Kim Milliner Dina Moss Karen Mozee Jeff North Rita Parker Darren Presley Kristen Ruge Gene Rugh Brad Rupp Leeann Scarbrough Russell Schindler Kim Shaffer Wes Trim born Margaret Vehige Denise Vester Tina Young Brenda Yount TKNTTUjRAD ITT ■C SKOS filAi KINDS “We are a slightly disor- ganized class, but we have great ideas. Unfortunately we lack the organization to carry them out. Prom is a big task that takes a lot of effort and dedication to pull through. I will be glad when this hectic year is over and we can lay back and take it easy.” (John Nadler, class president) Sixty-seven members make up the Class of ’85! The year of ’84 proved to be most memorable for the Juniors, for it is the year they carried the responsibility of Prom. To help finance the great event, the Juniors had a Bar- B-Q and sold carnations for Valentine’s Day, among oth- er fund raising events. “Our class has a wide range of interests, which sometimes create problems; however, I think if we would all just look at each other and realize it takes all kinds we might end up liking each other for our differences. In spite of our troubles, I’m sure we’ll make it, one way or an- other, because our class does contain some outstanding in- dividuals,” commented An- drea Avery. JUNIORS AND SENIORS get along so well! (Bobby Baldwin and Trae Ruge) (TOP LEFT) EDGAR WILDING!?! Gang? (RIGHT) I'M NOT IN the mood!!! comments Lisa Stevens, (OPPOSITE PAGE TOP RIGHT). STEVE BAHR ON his wav to class? (OPPOSITE PAGE BOTTOM RIGHT). 14 — JUNIORS Kim Abrolat Steve Alberternst Delores Anderson Romania Anderson Andrea Avery Steve Bahr Penny Barber Shanan Bartold Angie Benny Rodney Cohen Erin Coleman Aaron Cronk Liz Doughtery Anthony Eads Dennis Edwards Rita Gage Jonathon Godt Mark Graviett Barbara Gray Michelle Grooms David Heiliger Kevin Heying Deborah Hinderliter Danny Hoeber Tina Hunt Curtis Johnson Shellev Johnson Rhonda Johnson Wayne Johnson Anita Jones Sandra Koster Pam Lindsey Greg Lucas Andrew Marley Doug Maynard Donnie Meyers Allie Miller Tony Millikan Darrell Mozee John Nadler Tom Nailor Andy Ordelheide Pierre Parker Jerry Phillips Judy Rankin Thatcher Redmon Greg Richardson Doug Rowan Trae Ruge Vernon Seals Donal Sears Clayton Sharp Gwen Sharp Felicia Sommers Lisa Stevens Tom Swafford Mark Treemear Dale Unnerstall Linda Yehige Edgar Wilding Ivan Wvatt n m m o CO cn JUNIORS - 15 Clear� Custodians Sweeping the floors daily and cleaning up messes can’t he too much fun, yet someone has to do it. Here in our school, we have two people that do these jobs so well, they seem to enjoy it. These people are our own custodians, Ed Bohler and Jack Adams. Togeth- er they keep our school spick and span............... for the first time in years. “I enjoyed working here this year, and it was a great pleasure knowing all of the students at school.” ED BOH I.EH COMPLETES one of his many chores of the day. (LEFT). JACK ADAMS FINISHES one of the rooms on his wing of the school. (ABOVE). Special People It takes a special person to control fifty or more students. Everyday these special people have to get up early in the morning and take students to school, and back home again. Patience plays a very impor- tant part of their lives. Bus drivers must calm down students and end fights everyday. It is for these rea- sons that bus drivers are special people. “I REALLY ENJOY being a busdriver because I get to meet the high school students when I teach and then I get to see the elementary children when I pick them up in the morning. It’s a nice feeling to share a smile with someone in the morning,” com- mented Mr. Mullen. (ABOVE) The 1983-84 BUSDRIVERS were: Mr. Mullen, Mr. Cook, Mr. Charlton. Mrs. Vohsen, Mrs. Roster, Mrs. Key, Mr. Paul, Mr. Requat. and Mr. Haines. (LEFT) 16 CUSTODIANS AND BUSDRIVERS LUNdFKOOTft ZBW These ladies: Gladys Eversmeyer, Agnes Martin, Linda Gaddis, and Jenny Love make up Garnet Zuhone’s lunchroom team. As incredible as it may sound, these women prepare over 100 lunches a day! Being a cook is not as easy as it might sound. These women not only cook, but they make sure that the cafeteria is clean and has a pleas- ant atmosphere. GARNET ZUHONE AND Mr. Jones discussing the day’s menu for the students, (ABOVE). MRS. MARTIN AND Mrs. Eversmeyer getting ready for the next shift of students, (LEFT). BQCXGZ fiXY'S Sitting behind a desk all day is not exact- ly all fun. Mrs. Billie Arnett and Mrs. Lila Brandes know that fact perfectly! Not only do they have the normal office duties to do such as: typing, answering buzzing phones, and running off dittos, they have to put up with all the crazy stu- dents at WCHS! w BILLIE ARNETT RUNS off the morning’s announcements on her ditto machine, (ABOVE). LILA BRANDES HELPS senior Mike Eaves with a problem, (LEFT). SECRETARIES COOKS — 17 LH?0tI7VSG ercros re “Sometimes I feel like a life time student,” expressed Larry Mullen. As you enter WCHS, you will see many adults. No, they are not students. They make up the facul- ty staff. Presently there are forty administration and faculty mem- bers. They assume the responsi- bilities of educating us (the stu- dents) to the best of their knowl- edge. As of now, there is a ratio of about twelve students to every teacher. Although they are no longer students in high school, some continue in furthering their education. Jan Parker commented, “I have been in school ever since kinder- garten. Even after college I took courses. This spring semester will be the first time I have had a full semester off, but I plan to contin- ue my education this summer.” School for them does not end at 3:10. They have to grade papers and plan lessons for the next day. Several of the teachers teach a va- riety of subjects; therefore, their class preparation is even more time consuming. YES, I USE Pepsodent, (Superintendent Fraser Small), (TOP LEFT). THE HIP BONE'S connected to the thigh hone, the thigh hone’s connected to the leg bone (Dale Kelly) (TOP RIGHT). SURE I’LL TAKE care of that for you, TOMORROW! (Principal Don Jones) (MIDDLE LEFT). I KNOW THE answer is around here, somewhere, (Sharon Spoede) (MIDDLE RIGHT). DOCTOR SHEILA CONE, Assistant to the Superintendent, (BOTTOM MIDDLE LEFT). MY ALARM DIDN’T go off, honest! (John Leara), (BOTTOM RIGHT). AL CAPONE!!!???!!! OR a Chemistry teacher!!!???!!! (Carol Green) (BOTTOM LEFT). GIVE ME A break people!!! (Penny Siegel, choreographer), (OPPOSITE PAGE LEFT). I CAN’T BELIEVE I’m really here, after hours, (DAVE COOK. FFA Advisor) (OP- POSITE PAGE RIGHT). v w 18 — FACULTY Agriculture David Cook Art George Cheeseman Athletics David Gerdeman David Harrison Susan Wright llund Director Mark Blackmore Business Dan Charlton Chorus Theresa Rudasill Counselors Carol Hollander Kay Jastrem English Pam Zutter Brock John Lear a Larry Mullen (Speech and Drama) Teresa Schell man History Frank Lake Philip Popejoy Amy Smith Home Economics Mary Lue Brandes Industrial Arts Kandy Scipioni Lea rning Dissa bilities Kosanne Binder Brown Lora Jones Jan Parker Janot Prior Dot Sears Library Janie Walker Math Sharon Spoede June Terrell Priscilla Wobbe Nurse Nancee Rippeto Science Carol Green Dale Kelly Diane Ward Secretaries Billie Arnett Lila Brandes Speech Pathologists Deidre Rieman FACULTY — 19 SENIORS — 21 I 5 Theresa Aemisegger Mike Arnett Bobby Baldwin Becky Beauchamp Chris Blanchard Gloria Bledsoe ydQj LUk Qhd y - Tammy Brittain Lisa Butler Donna Charlton 22 — SENIORS 76 Tom Clancy Steve Dotson Jeanna Douglas Kathryn Douglas Gary Dunakey Sally Glauh Gregg Hill Pat Johnson Randy Johnson E i G h T V F a L A C5. fii£i ' fltU Ay v3 K R SENIORS — 23 Donna Charlton Andy Burt Steve Dotson Jim Fliehman La Joy Lewis Darren Lockhart Susan Hinrichs Melissa Mozee Regina Milliner Mike Wright Cathy Russel Theresa Simpson Gregg Hill Becky Beauchamp Theresa Aemisegger 24 — SENIORS B. White Lisa Butler Laura Phiropoulos Tammy Brittain Karlan Massey Dan Shaffer SENIORS — 25 Gloria Lashley Darren Lockhart I,es Martin 5 E I A 5 Tony Menne Tim Mound Melissa Mozee Linda Nadler Laura Phiropoulos Kevin Rodriguez 26 — SENIORS (.ay cfco( Secto) ff asdfr r cifcrrclcy 'f ulStn A n U-QjflSV T ' ’ Cathy Russell Dan Shaffer Mark Sherman Theresa Simpson Perry Stewart Lisa Sydow Steve Tomschin Gerard Washington Rick Watson E 1 G F A LS SENIORS — 27 Danny Wilding Kevin Rodriguez Lisa Sydow Tom Clancy Gloria Lashley Mike Arnett Tim Mound Cheryl Marty Gerard Washington Wayne Klenke Linda Nadler Handy Johnson Sally Glaub Rick Watson Bob Baldwin Chris Blanchard SENIORS — 29 5 E 7s l A 5 B. Lyndale White Danny Wilding Mike Wright Andy Burt Mike Haves Jim Fliehman Susan Hinrichs Wayne Klenke Scott Kohrs Bm bj f) ft i 2 7 $ 9)0. t vUcAaajL iV'' 7) Jctk) Caca) w KAf ; 'Rea -no. Milliner The class of “84” is a special one indeed. We’ve climbed the ladder of maturity making special friends along the way. We’ve shared many laughs together and just a sigh or two. Remember the rainy days when we shared the blues, living our lives and searching for love, long- ing for companionship or just someone to talk to? Experiencing moments of meaning and hours of need, everyone of us has felt the pair of loneliness, depression, and fear of the unknown. But, at the same time, we have shared the excitement of good times, laughter, love, and friendship. And, I be- lieve, everyone has bettered himself from these experiences. As all events occur, the world has kept on turn- ing as no time is reversible: the days have changed to years and years into decades. Seniors have to prepare themselves for life outside of our small town of Wright City. But, never forget, it’s your hometown, waiting always with open arms and eager ears, for the stories to tell. Till we meet again. Kevin Rodriquez Class Vice-President I-a Joy Lewis Cheryl Marty Karlan Massey Regina Milliner Not pictured: Julie Noah Lisa Scarbrough SENIORS — 31 the first day of school. YEARBOOK!!!!!!!!! 32 SENIOR HUMOR rush hours. candids! crazy dress codes. bus rides. pulling Senior pranks. dances, friends. etc. SENIOR HUMOR - 33 34 - ACADEMICS ACADEMICS 35 TRADE AT 4 RIVERS Students from Wright City High School had a very good year at Four Rivers Voca- tional Technical School. The Auto Body class had quite a busy year. First year stu- dents, Dale Unnerstall, Anthony Eads, and Donnie Meyers completely recon- structed a V.W. and painted it, the esti- mated damage was $2000. The second year students had no less of a full year. Tim Mound reconstructed the rusted body of a Charger and painted it. Tony Menne per- formed a miracle on a van with a smashed roof and sides. The Career Development class did work for a number of different people on out- side projects such as refinishing 25 thou- sand square feet of flooring. They also did some furniture remodeling for St. Ger- trude School. Allen Love is the one stu- dent from Wright City that is in the sec- ond year class. 36 FINE ARTS si £ Art 1 Him -- : zr HonprtjH� tVitor Hmw M. 2. w|| 38 39 40 — ORGANIZATIONS THtYEAR THfc tifMi Ili IY1A1M ORGANIZATIONS - 41 WRIGHT CITY SINGERS JAZZ BAND 43 CONCERT BAND ACTIVE YEAR Around 7:30 a.m. members of the Marching Band come to school to practice. All of these 36 members are a part of the 1983-84 Marching Band. “I’m extremely proud of this group. We've been busy this year, performing in Parade Festivals, doing a pre-game show at Warrenton, to the UFW Parade at O’Fallon. Not having a football program at WCHS puts us in a unique position as a marching unit. We are not required to perform every Friday night for a game, but we have to keep our group active to keep interest high. This year has been great; a small but powerful group,” stated Mr. Blackmore. “Our Marching Band has been quite active this year; we’ve marched in many different parades and put in lots of hours of practicing. Being drum major, I’ve had a more objective view of the band and we’ve shown tremendous improvement since the beginning of the year. We’re an ideal example of quality over quantity. I’m definitely going to miss being in Marching Band when I go away to college next year,” added Lisa Sydow. MARCHING BAND. AGAIN!” expressed Jennifer Godt. (TOP) MARCHING BAM) IN action. (MIDDLE) MEMBERS OF THE Flag Corps are from left to right: row one; Trisa Burgess, Suzanne Sears, row two; Kim Shaffer. Tammy Pauk. row three; Gwan Sharp. Becky Beauchamp. Mr. Blackmore. advisor. (LOWER LEFT) MEMBERS OF THE Marching Band are from left to right: row one; Casey Cohen, Chuck Gray, Randy Garrett. Vicki Ball. Tarla Hunter, Trae Ruge. Jon Godt. Dan Hepperman. Jim Beauchamp, Andy Ordelheide. Lisa Sydow. row two; Mr. Blackmore. advisor, ('had Ordelheide, Doug Rugh. Tony Millikan. Chris Figura, Timmy McDaniel. Greg Lucas. Gerard Washington. Donald Sears. Bruce McLaughlin. Brent Bote, Chris Blanchard, Tobi Arnett. Darryl Blanks, row three; Tom Nailor, Scott Hensiek, Doug McLaughlin. Roger Sears, Roger Eads, Dwayne Hepperman. Wal- ly Winfrey, Steve Sutter, row- four; Tonia Brakensiek, Jennifer Godt. Angela Winfrey, Julie Vance. (LOWER RIGHT) 46 MARCHING BAND GREAT YEAR FOR RER BAP1D “Pep Band had a great year supporting a great team. I look to Pep Band members as the true hard- core fan; the people who never give up. And that means cheering when we win or lose. I couldn’t have found a better playing, more spirited group than this year’s. I hope to expand our entertainment ideas next year to include performing for our cheerleading squad,” stated Mr. Blackmore. It was a fun experience. I think everybody worked together and we sounded great. I have been in Pep Band since seventh grade. I would recommend any- one to be in Pep Band,” explained Theresa Aemiseg- ger. Pep Band played at every home game. They played a range of different kinds of music including rock and classical. LISA SYDOW PLAYS Celebration in Pep Hand. (TOP) “PEP BAND WAS having a jam session so 1 jumped in. remarked Tony Millikan. PEP BAND MEMBERS from left to right. Sitting; Jennifer (lodt, Tonia Brakensiek. Angeia Winfrey. Kneeling; Timmy McDaniel. Wally Winfrey, Chris Figura. Dan Hepperman, Dwayne Hepper- man, Steve Sutter, Tobi Arnett. Standing; Jon (lodt. Becky Beau- champ. Mr. Blackmore. sponsor; Doug Pugh, Jim Beauchamp. Darryl Blanks, (ireg Lucas. Roger Sears. Scott Hensiek. Brent Bote. Tony Millikan. Theresa Aemisegger. (LOWER LEFT) “I WAS JUST getting down with the Pep Band. expressed Andv Ordelheide. (LOWER RIC.HT) JUNIOR HIGH CHORUS IH 49 STUCO RECOVERS Ih '61 Although the Student Council could have been more active in 1983-84, they did seem to recover from an unproductive 1982-83. Everyone had good inten- tions, but all of them were not carried out. Beginning in September, Stuco members played the roles of host hostess at the Parent Night Open House. They escorted lost parents to the various classes. When September came to a close, Stuco sponsored a Back-to-School Dance. In October they announced a Halloween dress-up and awarded prizes to the students with best costumes. November was a very busy month for the council. They had to pre- pare for Homecoming. There was plenty to do; how- ever, participants were practically scarce. Although arrangements were taken care of by only a few, Homecoming did happen. There was a parade on the 23rd, and then the games queen crowning, and dance on the 25th. In April there was a Game-o-Rama. Benefits went to the Ronald McDonald House, in St. Louis. A mini-carnival was held for elementary stu- dents. May rolled around and Stuco members began to prepare for the annual Student Council Banquet, which was held on May 9th. This marked the end of a semi-successful year for the Student Council. 50 — STUDENT COUNCIL FACULTY MEMBERS ENJOY the Appreciation Breakfast. (TOP RIGHT) COUNCIL MEMBERS PARTICIPATING in the Parent Night Open House pose for a group shot. They were from left: Tonia Brakensiek, Dan Shaffer, Kristin Ruge, Karlan Massey, Wayne Klenke, and Laura Phiropoulos. (MIDDLE) KRISTIN RUGE SHOWS her spirit at the hat dance. (BOTTOM LEFT) STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBERS included, row one: Gregg Hill, Jim Kliehman, Theresa Aemisegger. secretary; Linda Nadler, president; John Nadler, vice president; Dan Shaffer, Becky Beau- champ, row two: Karlan Massey, Theresa Simpson, Laura Phiro- poulos, Chris Blanchard, Rick Watson, Mike Wright, row three: Tonia Brakensiek, Andrea Avery, Tina Hunt, Rodney Cohen, Trae Ruge, Jon Godt, Kristin Ruge, row four: Amy Hill, Casey Cohen, Robyn Massey, and Suzanne Sears. (BOTTOM RIGHT) JUNIOR HIGH STU-CO.-----1 The 1983-84 Junior High Student Council consist- ed of thirteen hard-working 7th and 8th graders. They proved to be quite successful by sponsoring several activities were: a Halloween party and pump- kin carving contest; the sale of cupcakes for the bene- fit of the Hensiek family, whose trailer burned down; the sale of cookies for Valentine’s Day; a Jr. Hi Spirit Week; and the sponsoring of a bus to a Cardinal baseball game, which has become a traditional event for the council. Their biggest beneficial event of the year was the Christmas toy drive. The toys were donated by students and Faculty, and were sent to the children’s home at Lake of the Ozarks. “People often ask why I teach junior high and after I tell them about the junior high stuco toy drive they began to understand the warmth and concern that lies within these kids,” commented Amy Smith; sponsor. BRAD LEWIS AND Andrae Parker carve pumpkins at the great pumpkin carving contest on Halloween. (TOP LEFT). THE WINNING PUMPKIN!!! Miss Smith's sixth hour class' en- try. (MIDDLE). JUNIOR HIGH STUDENT council members, from left, row one: Miss Smith, sponsor; Vicki Ball, secretary; Kathy Edwards, trea- surer; Vicki Smith, president; Kenny James, vice president; row two: Karen Mouser, Robyn Lewis, Roger Sears, Henry Nailor, Devon Brandt, Suzanne McBride. Gina Blanks. Sheila Wright, and Kim Johnson. (TOP RIGHT). FOREIGN LANGUAGE 52 ESTABLISHED “I am pleased with the way the Industrial Arts Club has established itself in such a short time. Ev- ery member has worked hard, learned a lot, and had a lot of fun. I expect a lot out of this group in the future,” concluded Chuck Gray. The club sponsored the intramural flag football tournament held in October. With the profits made off of the tourney, the club had a party at Panteras. Allie Miller, president; stated, “Membership is low and we don’t seem to be able to recruit new members. People just don’t know what the club is about.” INDUSTRIAL ARTS CLUB includes: (back row) (left to right) Chuck Gray. Gary Edwards, Richard Cramer, (front row), Todd Van Zuyen, Allie Miller. Randy Scipioni. (UPPER LEFT) RANDY SCIPIONI AT an Industrial Arts Club meeting. (LEFT) INDUSTRIAL ARTS CLUB meeting. (BOTTOM LEFT) SCOTT DUEBBERT HOLDING wooden plack made by the club. (BOTTOM RIGHT) INDUSTRIAL ARTS — 53 EnTHU5IPl5TIC MEMBER5 “Girls Athletic Association (GAA) is set up to get female athletes interested in sports and athletic com- petition. Throughout the year we are involved in intramurals. In the fall we have volleyball, basket- ball, shooting competition, table tennis, and badmin- ton. In the spring we are involved in archery, track, and field,” remarked Miss Sue Wright, sponsor. Like other organizations in the school, GAA also sponsored money making projects. Throughout the year candy concession stands could be seen at all boy’s, girl’s, and junior high basketball games. Dur- ing Homecoming, gold and white mums were sold. “This year I feel we have gained some very enthu- siastic members. GAA has been able to promote girl’s athletics by sponsoring many different types of sports. I will miss being in this organization. Having been president for the past two years, I have enjoyed the experiences. I hope that GAA continues to grow in the future,” added Theresa Aemisegger. “Donna and I have been in GAA for four years. Why? Not because we are jockettes. but because we’re CRAZY!!!” joked Karlan Massev. (UPPER RIGHT) Robyn Massey and Suzanne Sears attend a GAA meeting. (RIGHT) Becky Beauchamp warms up for track practice. (LOWER LEFT) GAA MEMBERS ARE, from left to right: row one; Linda Nadler, Donna Charlton. Tammy Johnson, Theresa Aemisegger. Sandy Ros- ter. Miss Wright, sponsor; row two; Teri Lane. Suzanne Sears, Robyn Massev. Wendy Zuhone, Jennifer Godt, Beckv Beauchamp, Liz Dou- gherty. (LOWER RIGHT). 54 — GAA KEEPING flMERICR ON THE GROW “The FFA at Wright City will continue to meet the needs of students who enroll in Vocational Agricul- ture. The FFA here is less farming oriented than other chapters in the state, but our students are still interested in all phases of Agriculture and will, hope- fully, be able to get good jobs in the future in Agricul- ture. I hope that more students in our school will see us as an opportunity in the future and become inter- ested in our program,” stated Mr. Cook. The 1984 officers for FFA were Steve Tomschin, president; Andy Burt and John Nadler, vice presi- dents; Mark Graviett, treasurer; Edgar Wilding, sec- retary; Steve Alberternst, parliamentarian; Gary Dunakey, reporter; Margaret Vehige, chaplain. Throughout the year FFA was involved in many activities. They built the table for the student com- mons. Their meat team took second at district and they will go on to state. A high honor was given to Steve Tomschin of be- ing named as State Farmer of FFA. “ I WAS SITTING through an enjoyable FFA meeting, stated John Nadler. (TOP) FIRST ANNUAL TRACTOR DAY. (MIDDLE) FFA MEMBERS ARE. from left to right; row one; Margaret Vehige. John Nadler, Steve Tomschin, Andy Burt. Edgar Wilding, Mark Graviett, Gary Dunakey. Mr. Cook, advisor; row two; Kenny Robinett, Scott Kohrs, Gary Edwards. Matt Middleton. Troy Noltcamper, Brenda Yount, Ron Diehold. Todd VanZuyen, row three; Jeff Diebold. Perry Stewart. Tom Clancy, Tommy Brittain, Jeff Collins, Gene Rugh. Kurt Dierker, Jeff Bradshaw, row four; James Johnson, Chris Figura. Jeff Mound. (LOWER LEFT) MR. COOK PATIENTLY watches his class. (LOWER RIGHT) PEP CLUB r� t� Super Year for Jr. “I really had a terrific year. Our captain and co- captain were just great. My favorite game was our very first. It was against Elsberry. 1 was so nervous!” replied Tarla Hunter. The 1983-84 Jr. High Cheerleaders consisted of five super spirited girls. The girls cheered at all of the jr. high boy’s and girl’s basketball games. Through- out the season the girls learned new cheers and rou- tines to add variety to the basketball games. “We started off with eight cheerleaders. The num- ber went down to five, but the girls worked just as hard. They were an excellent squad,” commented Miss Smith, sponsor. r.INA BLANKS RELAXES before the tryouts for the 1983-84 cheerleading squad begins. (UPPER RIGHT) MEMBERS OF THE 1983-84 cheerleading squad are: Vicki Ball, Tarla Hunter. Kim Johnson, Michelle Ostmann, and Gina Blanks. (RIGHT) LEADERS OF THE 1983-84 -lr. High Cheerleading were: Vicki Ball, Captain. Michelle Ostman, Co-captain. (BELOW) GINA BLANKS. KIM Johnson and Tarla Hunter make up the rest of the super spirited cheerleading squad (LOWER RIGHT) - JR. HIGH CHEERLEADING SQUAD Pom.Pon is Pc’ Strong Their first performance was at the Homecoming Basketball Game. In front of a crowd mixed with students, teachers, and alumni, the Jr. High Pom- Pon Squad showed their stuff. Throughout the season, the squad performed at all of the jr. high home game. Karen Wright, a former student at WCHS, is now the sponsor for the twenty- two members of the pom-pon squad. “I really liked performing for people. It was fun. I think that our squad had a pretty good season, re- plied Jennifer Garner. “There were a lot of nice people on the squad. Everyone got along fairly well. I liked performing at all of the games, but the last one was my favorite, commented Linda Reese. THE POM-PON squad completes their routine for the homecom- ing festivities. (TOP) KAREN WRIGHT, SPONSOR; carefully watches the pom-pon squad begin their routine. (LEFT’) THE 1984 POM-PON squad: (front row) Terry Swaringen, Steph- anie Kaibel, Karen Dierker. Felicia Heard. Debbie Lewis, Jennifer Garner. Kim Rhine. Beverly Martin, and Tammy Jones, (second row) Karyn Burgess, Paula Hunt, and Carmen Sida. (third row) Chris Rogers. Cathy Hoeber, Sheila Wright. Tammy Nelson, (fourth row) Kendra Moore, Tricia Dixon. Linda Reese. (LOWER LEFT) CAPTAINS. LINDA REESE, and co-captains. Debbie Lewis and Sheila Wright. (BELOW’) JR. HIGH POM PON 61 JUNIOR VARSITY CHEERLEADERS “The cheerleaders improved a lot over the year. They worked hard and I hope they continue to grow in the future,” commented Mrs. Rudasill, Junior Varsity sponsor. The Junior Varsity squad consisted of five girls and they were sponsored by the chorus teacher, Mrs. There- sa Rudasill. “Our sponsor really helped us through both good and bad, explained Denise Vester, Captain. The girls participated in two pep rallies and cheered for the Junior Varsity boys home games and for the Junior Varsity and Varsity girls home games. “I liked the people I worked with through the season and I think we did pretty good, I loved being a cheer- leader!” exclaimed Denise. THE JUNIOR VARSITY squad: Lisa Dean, Tami Lane. Teri Lane. Michelle Abrolat, and Denise Vester, (right) PRACTICRS AGAIN IN the summer and Mrs. Rudasill helped the squad out. (middle). CAPTAIN DENISE VESTER and Co-Captain Lisa Dean, (lower right). LISA DEAN CHEERS the Junior Varsity boys on in a very close game, (lower left). rflLL THE WRIGHT MOVE5-I That is what the Varsity Cheerleaders attempted to do in the 1983-84 Varsity Basketball season. The team’s record of 25-3 certainly gave them something to cheer about!! The training for the squad began in early summer when five of the seven girls attended a Dynamic Cheerleaders Association (D.C.A.) camp. Once back in school, they began practicing three times a week. “We began to anticipate the season, because rumor had it that our Wildcats were going to be something else!! We also felt it necessary to work extra hard and back them, --- a great team needed a great squad!” stated Laura Phiropoulos, Captain. Their hard work did pay off for they soon went to a cheerleading clinic at Maryville College, where they received a first place trophy. The squad was sponsored by Carlene Beste who kept them in line. When asked about their sponsor, the girls simply replied, “We love her, she keeps us going!” “We had the greatest squad ever! We became very unified and learned to cooperate with one another. I feel that we worked as hard as the boys did, as a team, and we all became best-friends. We had a very special year, and I will carry the memories with me always,” stated Varsity Cheerleader Kristin Ruge. POSING AS USUAL, Laura Phiropoulos and Kim Abrolat smile pretty for the camera. Laura was the Captain and Kim was Co- Captain. (Top Left) JULIE VANCE. RHONDA Johnson, and Kristin Ruge keep in step on the sideline. (Left) VARSITY CHEERLEADERS: TOP L to R. Kim Abrolat. Laura Phiropoulos, Rhonda Johnson, BOTTOM L to R. Julie Vance, Tonia Brakensiek, and Tammy Pauk. (Bottom Left) TAMMY PAUK. FRESHMAN, seems intent on the happenings of the court. (Below) ROOM 13 If you had passed room 13 about 2:30 anytime during the 1983-1984 school year, you might think that they were having a wild party. Actually the mass media staff was hard at work putting together a yearbook and news- paper. The mass media staff is divided into two parts. The newspaper staff, and the yearbook staff. Dan Shaffer, editor of the newspaper staff, commented, “I have real- ly enjoyed working on the staff and working with the people. I feel it has given me a great opportunity to deal with everyday problems and work them out on a day to day bases. I hope that I have given the newspaper staff a beginning for what will hopefully turn into a beautiful paper.” The editor of the yearbook, Cheryl Marty, comment- ed, “After being on staff, I have learned to take the ups with the downs. It has been a very learning experience. I hope that with the knowledge I have learned, and have taught others, will help improve the yearbook every year. The staffs motto should always be, ‘If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well.’” First year staff member Lajoy Lewis concluded, “Be- ing the first year on the staff, I had to learn the ropes pretty fast, and I did. And, in doing this, it’s been a great learning experience for me. I learned to work under pressure, plan schedules, and interview. But most of all, I have learned to unite with others and work together and I enjoyed it. Thank you guys for a wonder- ful learning experience!” QUILL fTID 5CROLL Quill and Scroll is an honary society for high school journalists. The qualifications to become a member in- clude: being involved on the publications staff for at least two years, belonging to the upper third of their class in general scholastic standing, and requires recom- mendation by the advisor. MEMBERS OF THE newspaper staff include: (left to right) (back row') Kevin Rodriguez. Mike Wright, (middle row) Steve Dotson, La- joy Lewis, Chris Blanchard, (front row) Rod- ney Cohen, Andrea Avery. Dan Shaffer, .Jim- my Fliehman. (FAR LEFT) MEMBERS OF THE yearbook include: (left to right) (front row) Jenny Couchman. Laura Phiropoulos, Karlan Massey, (second row) Rick Watson. Mike Wright, (third row) Cheryl Marty, Gloria Lashley, Andrea Avery, (last row) Theresa Simpson. (LEFT) MEMBERS OF QUILL and Scroll include: (front row) (left to right) Cheryl Marty, Laura Phiropoulos. Karlan Massey, Theresa Simp- son. (hack row) Mike Wright. Rick Watson, Andrea Avery. Jimmy Fliehman. Dan Shaffer. (ABOVE) LARRY MULLEN, MIKE Wright, and Kar- lan Massey discussing production. (MIDDLE RIGHT) CHERYL MARTY WRITING copy for the yearbook, as Dan Shaffer looks on. (UPPER LEFT) THERESA SIMPSON CLOWNING around. (UPPER RIGHT) KARLAN MASSEY ON pajama day. (LOW- ER MIDDLE) A DAY IN room 13. (MIDDLE LEFT) MASS MEDIA — 65 «5 ATHLKTICS ATHLETICS Varsity Volleyball Sept. 8 St. Dominic LOST Sept. 13 Montgomery Citv WON Sept. 16 New Haven lost Sept. 20 St. Marys LOST Sept. 22 Wellsville LOST Sept. 29 Warrenton WON Oct. 4 Silex LOST Oct 6 Winfield WON Oct. 10 Warrenton WON Oct. 13 St. Marys WON Oct. 18 Silex LOST Oct. 20 St. Dominic LOST TEAM SPIRIT The 1983-84 year did not seem to be as favorable to the varsity volleyball team as in the previous year. Varsity, although they were much more of a team, did not do as well as was expected. “When districts came up, we went in at full speed defeating the Louisiana team easily, but the second game against Winfield was not as produc- tive,” commented Mrs. Sharon Spoede, coach. Over all the season ended with a five and seven record. The 1983-84 Varsity Volleyball Team consisted of the following players: captain and spiker, Don- na Charlton; setter, Theresa Aemisegger; spiker, Becky Beauchamp; spiker, Lorie Heiliger; setter, Sandy Koster; setter, Linda Nadler; spiker, Cathy Russell. “I really thought we had the potential to make district champs again,” remarked Theresa Aemis- egger. “I felt we had a terrific team and I am going to miss the team spirit that kept us going on the floor,” proclaimed Cathy Russell. SHARON SPOEDE SETTING up strategies of defense against St. Marys. (TOP LEFT) DONNA CHARLTON DOING battle with St. Marys. (ABOVE) SOAP SCRIMMAGE AGAINST junior varsity. (UPPER LEFT) 68 — VARSITY VOLLEYBALL “I thought that we played very well together as a team. I feel that we could have had a good chance to become district champs again,” re- marked Donna Charlton, captain. “I think we had a really good team and I had a lot of fun playing. I am looking forward to next season. I feel more people should become involved in volleyball because it is an exciting sport and you have the opportunity to meet a lot of new people. I believe the new players will have a great time,” commented Lori Heiliger. “I feel ®e had the ability to win more games including Districts but it became a disappoint- ment when we didn’t. Over all I think we played the games well,” added Linda Nadler. HERE’S TO A SPECIAL TEAM!! Coach's Corner “Over all I was extremely pleased by the 1983-84 season. Our record was not as impressive as it could have been, but we excelled in other ways. I was espe- cially happy about the unity of the varsity team. They worked together and helped each other out of tough spots while on the court. In almost every game there was a six member team on the court, not six individual people playing volleyball as I saw during the preceeding (82-83) season,” commented Sharon Spoede, coach. DONNA CHARLTON AND Cathy Russell resting up for the game against junior varsity. (UPPER LEFT) MEMBERS OF THE 1983-84 varsity volleyball team are: Linda Nadler, Donna Charlton, Becky Beauchamp, Theresa Aemisegger, Coach Sharon Spoede, Sandy Koster, Patsy Sommers, Cathy Rus- sell, Lorie Heiliger. (ABOVE) COACH SHARON SPOEDE with Donna Charlton, captain. (BE- LOW) VARSITY VOLLEYBALL — 69 JV VOLLEYBALL GAIKS SKILL “The J.V. squad did okay this year, but I feel they could have done much better. They need to develop a team attitude. Too often the team mem- bers were looking out for one another. If they can overcome that problem, they will go far. The tal- ent is there!” reflected Sharon Spoede, coach. The junior varsity squad was made up of seven team members. There were five spikers and two setters for the team, the team record was three wins and nine losses. Although their season wasn’t tops, the team members did gain experience. The individual stat- istics for the team were high, with 100% saves and 80% serves. MINDY EADS SENDS one over to the other side. (ABOVE) KAREN MOZEE LOADS the bu9 to an away game. (UPPER RIGHT) MELISSA BOYD PRACTICES before a game against Warren- ton. (UPPER FAR RIGHT) MEMBERS OF THE 1984 J.V. volleyball: Mindy Eads, Melis- sa Boyd, Jill Dunlap, Karen Mozee, Kim Shaffer, Tammy Johnson, Felicia Sommers, and coach, Sharon Spoede. (RIGHT) Sept. 8 . St. Dominic LOST Sept. 13 . Montgomery City WON Sept. 16 New Haven LOST Sept. 20 St. Marys . LOST Sept. 22 . Wellsville LOST Sept. 29 Warrenton WON Oct. 4 Silex LOST Oct. 6 Winfield LOST Oct. 10 Warrenton . WON Oct. 13 St. Marys LOST Oct. 18 St. Marvs LOST Oct. 20 St. Dominic LOST 70 — J.V. VOLLEYBALL CROSS COUNTRY OM THE RISE Cross Country is a relatively new sport at Wright City. This was the third year for a team, and for being such a young sport, having 13 members is a real accomplishment. “The average course is 3.1 miles. Mrs. Ward worked us hard and we griped a lot, but we grew to appreciate her more as the season continued,” states Liz Dougherty, the only runner to go to the state finals. Joe Pauk adds, “Cross Country was a new experience for me. It was really hard and sometimes I wondered if it was really worth it. I hope to improve next season.” Robyn Massey concludes, “I dreaded going to practice everyday, but at least I got in shape.” TOM NAILOR, A first year runner states, “Cross Country is pretty fun, but a lot of hard work. (upper Far Left) “1 FINISHED FIRST at this race and set a course record, ex- plains Liz Dougherty. (Above Middle) THE TROUBLESOME TRIO up to no good. (Above) THE 1983-1984 CROSS Country Team: Sitting left to right- Wen- dy Zuhone, Jennifer Godt, Suzanne Sears, Elizabeth Dougherty, Robyn Massey, Danny Mikus. Standing left to right- Jeff North, Jon Godt, Donal Sears, John Nadler, Tom Nailor. and Clint Mc- Donald. Not Pictured- Joe Pauk. (Middle) THE TEAM RUNS exuberantly, ready to begin the race. (Left) CROSS COUNTRY — 71 RECORD BREAKING TEAM WE THEY 68 Alumni 34 82 Silex 26 71 Fort Zu in wait 56 86 Clopton 61 62 Montgomery City 59 65 Warrenton 40 88 Winfield 65 56 Washington 45 84 St. Dominic 49 56 Warrenton 49 46 Crystal City 45 79 Elsberry 49 71 St. Francis Borgia 56 56 Winfield 33 77 Troy 59 87 St Dominic 65 WRIGHT STUFF As the twelve junior and senior boys began prac- ticing on November 1, little did they know that they would end the season with a record breaking team. Time progressed, and the Wildcats im- proved, preparing for their first game and the twenty-seven games that would follow. On No- vember 25th, they challenged Wildcat alums at the traditional Alumni-Homecoming game. The season was underway and the Cats were undefeat- ed until the “unlucky” 13th game. It was the first game of the Troy Tournament in which they were defeated by the St. Dominic Crusaders. Not let- ting a loss stand in their way, the Cats went on to romp Warrenton and Crystal City and on into the Hermann Tournament Championship game. Tak- ing a loss to the Washington Blue Jays was not what they had in mind; nevertheless, they pushed on. Ending their regular season the Wright Stuff (a title given to them by a St. Louis Post-Dispatch reporter) entered the Van-Far 2A District Tourna- ment with a 23-2 record. Receiving a bye for being the number one seeded team, the Cats did not play until the second night. After defeating Elsberry, the Wildcat’s trounced the Mark Twain Indian’s LES MARTIN DUNKS two more for the Wildcats, assisting in the victory against the St. Francis Borgia Knights. (TOP LEFT) WAYNE KLENKE WATCHES a close play, waiting for the outcome. (TOP RIGHT) GREGG HILL CLOSELY guards his man. (MIDDLE FAR LEFT) 74 — VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL claiming the District Championship title. They went on to play Palmyra. Although they lost to the Panthers 73-64, the Wildcat’s played a truly challenging game. The Wildcat’s ended the season with an 89.2% win-loss percentage. This was the best win-loss percentage in the history of Wright City Varsity Basketball. The Wildcat’s were undefeated on their home court, winning 11 consecutive games at Wright City. The season ended with a record of 25-3. INDIVIDUAL RECORD HIGHS: Wayne Klenke: total points - 407 assists - 120 Andrew Marley: rebounds - 201 Gerard Washington: steals - 48 Coach's Corner “Obviously, we had a very successful season. I feel very confident that the players reached their individual potential and also their team poten- tial,” commented Coach Dave Gerdeman. “We had a great season. By putting forth a team effort, we proved our talents,” expressed Wayne Klenke. Les Martin remarked, “A major part of our suc- cess was due to our practices. Credit is also due to the excellent coaching.” GERARD WASHINGTON (20), Gregg Hill (40), Les Martin (32), and Wayne Klenke (22) set up a defense against the Fort Zumwalt Panthers. (TOP LEFT). THE WILDCAT TEAM members from left to right, row one: Ivan Wyatt, Donald .Jones, I es Martin, Tom Nailor, Gerard Washing- ton, row two: Danny Wilding, manager; Gregg Hill, Andrew Mar- ley, Bob Baldwin, Dave Gerdeman, coach; Randy Johnson, man- ager; Trae Ruge, row three: Donal Sears, manager; Wayne Klenke, and Andy Ordelheide, (ABOVE).. THE COACH AND his captains! From left to right Les Martin, Dave Gerdeman, coach; and Wayne Klenke, (BELOW). VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL — 75 77 JR. HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL 78 JUNIOR HIGH GIRLS BASKETBALL BOYS TRACK GIRLS TRACK 83 r--------------;---- 84 - SPECIAL EVENTS r ! Tllfc YEAR THE flfi __ l ui 1H11Y3A1H1 BACK TO DANCING Finally, after a long summer without any school dances, the Back-to-School Dance, which was sponsored by the Student Council, started off a year in which there would be many dances. Around eight o’clock, September 30th, students began to gather around the cafeteria waiting patiently for the first dance to begin. The entertainment was provided by a guest D.J., Greg Klemp. The cafeteria rocked and rolled all evening. “All the students were thrilled to be back to school and to be attending the first dance of the year,” stated Linda Nadler. 1 WAS HAVING fun with mv friends. shared Susie McBride. (UPPER RIGHT) SAME OI.D SONG.” slated Tammv Nelson. (MIDDLE RIGHT) “A FRIEND AND I were enjoying the first school dance. replied Tami l-ane (LOWER RIGHT) “MOOSE AND I wanted our picture and everyone jumped in. exclaimed Jennifer Godt. (CENTER) SB BACK TO SCHOOL DANCE I.KT’S PARTY! SAID Stephanie Kaibel. (UPPER LEPTI I TOI.I) TAMMY to check out the guy standing across from us. expressed Regina Milliner. (TOPI “SHANAN ANI) I were enjoy- ing a quiet dance together.” expressed Wayne Klenke. (ABOVE! BACK TO SCHOOL DANCE - First Annual Halloween Dance On October 28, 1983 the freshman class and their class sponsors, Amy Smith and Theresa Schellman, spon- sored a Halloween Dance. The dance seemed to be a complete success. The freshman class made approximately $150.00 profit from it. Around two hundred students at- tended the dance. The music was sup- plied by Main Street Station with a va- riety of styles from rock roll to pop to new wave. Everyone was hearing what they liked best in music and having a good and memorable time. The costume contest went off with a “BOO” as Robin Lewis, dressed as ajar of jellybeans, took third place and re- ceived a bag of Hershey’s candy kisses. Joe Pauk, as Big Bird, took second place and five dollars as a prize. Jim Beauchamp dressed as a pimp with his two ladies of the evening, Tonia Bra- kenseik and Kim Abrolat, stole first place and received ten dollars, which was divided between them. The class came up with the idea of a costume dance because it had not been done in the previous years. The class hopes to make this into a tradition, as is the Junior Senior Prom. Hopefully other classes in the future will keep our newly found tradition going. “SHELLEY JOHNSON AND I were having a splendid time at the Halloween Dance,” re- marked Romania Anderson. (UPPER RIGHT) “KRISTEN RUGE AND I had just finished dancing, and I was having a super time,” com- mented Jeff North. (MIDDLE) GRAVY RIDES AGAIN,” announced Mark Graviett. (RIGHT) “I WAS TELLING Amy Hill how much I loved her Peter Pan costume,” remarked Wendy Zu- hone. (FAR MIDDLE) 88 — HALLOWEEN DANCE HALLOWEEN DANCE - 89 “CORRINA FINCHER AND I were listening to the music and discussing why we kept having the same disc jockey,” remarked dim Beauchamp. (UPPER LEFT) “THE OIRLS AND I were watching Bob, from Main Street Sta- tion, show off a few fancy steps,” commented Carma Carter. (TOP) “I WAS ONE of the lucky people who received a dance from Bob, the light coordinator from Main Street Station,” expressed Jenni- fer Diebold, (ABOVE) Amazing Feeling “Thriller!” was the word Theresa chose to describe the dance. “I had a really great time at the dance. The mu- sic was that of a wide variety and the atmosphere was lively and thrilling,” shared Theresa Simpson, a Senior at WCHS. “Homecoming, for me, was definately the most fabulous time I had all year. The game was terrific and so was the dance. But, of course, the best part for me was being crowned homecoming queen. It was a pretty amazing feeling, one I’m sure, I will never forget,” com- mented Andrea Avery. The dance was sponsored by Student Council on the night of November 25 th. The D.J. was Mainstreet Station. Linda Nadler, Student Council Presi- dent, remarked, “STUCO plays a big part in welcoming back alumnists by sponsoring the Homecoming Dance. I hope this tradition never dies at WCHS.” JIIX DUNLAP JOKKI), Lets party! (Lower Left) TINA HUNT, STANDING in front of a part of the halls decorated for Homecoming. (Mid Left) TAMI LANK, TINA Hunt, Linda Vehige, and Penny Barber dancing. (Upper Left) ROD- NKY COHEN COMMENTED, We were hoping we would make a profit off the dance. (Middle) HOMECOMING - 92 KEVIN RODRIQUEZ SAID, ‘‘We were watching some fellow students break dancing. (Rolling around on the floor.) (Upper Right! STEVE DOTSON AND Sharon Bartold dancing. (Upper Middle) DONNIE MEYERS AND Fred Klemp celebrating. (Above) HOMECOMING — 93 HERE COMES SANTA CLAUS! “For a dance that was put together in three days, I think it went over fairly well,” commented Dan Shaffer, senior class president. “There hasn’t been a Christmas Dance in years, so the senior class decided to sponsor one.” Throughout the evening the musical entertainment was provided by Keith Newton, a former student of WCHS. From 9:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. top forty songs could be heard bursting from the cafeteria. The dance was held on December 17, right before Christmas break. As a spe- cial treat, students were able to buy photographs of themselves and Santa Claus. (Danny Wilding) “I had a good time at the dance. I liked the idea of having Santa Claus at the dance. It was fun having my picture taken with him,” stated Laura Phiro- poulos. “NOW YOU BE a good boy,” expressed Randy Oarrett. (TOP) SAY CHEESE!” joked. Sherry Eskew. (UPPER MIDDLE) “I WAS DANCING to Billie Jean and I was try- ing to imitate Michael Jackson, commented Anthony Mozee. (RIGHT) “IT WAS A good dance and I was enjoying my- self, stated Joe Pauk. (MIDDLE) 94 - CHRISTMAS DANCE (SINA ANI) P were getting down at the Christmas Dance,' re- plied Kim Johnson. (UPPER LEFT) KEH H NEWTON AND friends set up the stereo system for the Christmas Dance. (TOP) KIXSAR AND I were setting up the cafeteria sixth hour for the Christmas Dance,” stated Mike Wright. (ABOVE) CHRISTMAS DANCE — 9i HATS OFF TO PEP CLUB Something different! Something dif- ferent? That was the statement made in selecting a theme for a Pep Club spon- sored dance. The outcome? A Hat Dance!! “The hat theme was something un- usual and certainly a great idea! This was a good way for the club to get the kids involved and help them have a great time,” commented Sandy Phiro- poulos. She and her husband, Paul, chaperoned the dance and had a good time themselves dancing. Trae Ruge, Jon Godt, and Greg Rich- ardson were to thank for the music as they pre-taped the selections and played them on Trae’s stereo. The idea for admission was that if students wore hats they paid only a dol- lar, and if they didn’t they had to pay a dollar and a half. Students really showed their spirit by wearing all kinds of hats and there was a Hat King and Queen contest. It was soon decided that Gina Blanks, who wore a black ganster hat, and Danny Wilding, in his aviator pilots hat, were to be crowned King and Queen. AS PRESIDENT OF Pep Club, Shanan Rartold attended the dance and was in charge of its orga- nization. (Top Right) BECKY BEAUCHAMP AND Kim Shaffer rock and roll to the sounds. (Middle Right) A FEW JUNIORS enjoy a chat at the entrance of the dance. (Right) 96 — HAT DANCE A h [ f N Cftf£T€K(Ar 800-1(00 nOD h hat ,. v)U5(C fRQVtf TOO COOL TO dance? Bobby Baldwin looks on, apparently wait- ing for a dance. (Upper Left) IS THIS A proposition? Jimmy Beauchamp seems to be asking Bridgette Wilson. (Upper Right) SHOWN HRRE ARK the various types of hats that were worn to the dance. (Middle) THIS IS ONE of the many posters hung in the halls. Andrea Avery lent an artistic hand with this one. (Above) HAT OANOK — 9 THE NIGHT OF CUPID'S ARROW Directly following the basketball game on February 17, 1984, approxi- mately 200 students gathered in the cafeteria. Why? You might ask. Once again the sophomore class had orga- nized the annual Sweetheart Dance. They chose “On the Wings of Love” as the theme for the evening, and Main Street Station for the source of enter- tainment. “It was a great night to spend with your sweetheart, if you had one,” jokes Michelle Hartnagel. Following tradition, at 10:30 p.m. ev- eryone gathered around to see who would be crowned queen. Candidates and escorts were: Laura Phiropoulos and Perry Stewart, seniors; Kim Abro- lat and Andrew Marley, juniors; Tonia Brakensiek and Nelson Parente, so- phomores; Sharon Fincher, and Tom Brittain, freshman. Tonia Brakensiek was crowned queen and will reign until the next Sweetheart Dance. I WAS JUST standing around showing everyone how pretty I am 1 mean, how pretty my flower was, hrags Kim Abrolat. (MIDDLE) QUEEN TONIA BRAKENSIEK, and Nelson Parente, her escort. (RIGHT) “I WAS STANDING there watching the people boogie,” joked Rodney Co- hen. (TOP) 98 SWEETHEART DANCE ONB LITTLE DEVIL, Oregg Hill, and one little angel, .Judy Rankin, (TOP LEFT). DENNIS UNNERSTALL, RANDY Oar rett, Shawn Paul, and Teresa Maxsom relax between dances. (TOP RIOHT). MRS. WARD, KAREN Mozee, and Lisa Luckett sell tickets at the door, (LEFT). LISA SYDOW AND Bobby Hal dwin dance among the crowd during a slow dance, (ABOVE). SWEETHEART DANCE 99 A STAR LOOKING GOOD , REPLIED Curl John- son. (TOP) TAMMY BRITTAIN AND her escort David Heiliger. (MIDDLE) BECKY BI AUCHAMP AND her escort Trac Rugc. (BOTTOM) HANDY JOHNSON ESCORTS Shanan Bartold. (UPPER LEFT) LAST YEARS KING, Queen, and court. (UPPER RIGHT) 1984 KING RANDY Johnson and Queen Donna Charlton. (LOW- ER LEFT) TOM NAILOR ESCORTS Laura Phiropoulos. (LOWER RIGHT) JUNIOR HIGH ACTIVITIES SENIOR AWARDS SENIOR GRADUATION 112 — ADVERTISEMENTS YEAR THE TEAR AD VER' 1H11Y3A1HX Oldest Bank In Warren County 745-3339 ADS — 115 Farmers Merchants Bank of Wright City A Home Owned Independent Bank Serving Our Community Since 1910 � � � 'tu Hfucrgcitamcycr Abstract aitb ffittlc Company cademq on Hair Design O’D LLO'N.MO THK BINKLKY COMPANY WANMHTON ,MQ. TRUCK STOP rnmiir Dinmc raZfruckStOBi RT RE Af OR A BLE PRICES eOMPLIMINTS IF MliNURl ISIS8N •■MPANY - 118 — ADS CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WRIGHT CITY GRADUATION CLASS OF 1984 120 — ADS eommKRCK Ni e burg Funeral Homes OJFIRREM eOUMTV BflMK Nieburg - Prinster - Paul Nieburg - Paul Facility Located At Old Hwy 40 And Steinhagen Road. emblem ef service Complete Grinding and Mixing Grain Feed Fertilizer AG Chemicals MFA Exchange - Wentzville 327-6236 MFA Exchange - Truesdale 456-3378, 456-3495 Warrenton, Wright City, St. Charles mm Fertilizer Plants Wentzville-327-4819 Pendleton-456-3994 Dan Brown - MGR Wentzville: 327-8638 Warrenton: 456-2551 Troy: 528-4338 ADS — 121 MFA farmer’s eleuator Wright City, Mo. 63390 Phone: 745-3515 SIMMONS TRUCKING, INC- Don Simmons, President Glenwood, Mo. 63541 (816) 457-3716 Wright City, Mo. Hartford, Mo. (314) 745-8250 (816) 355-4318 (314) 456-2030 Utarrenton Pharmacy Tom Drehkoff 707 Old Hwy. 40 Pharmacist Warrenton, Mo. 63383 (314) 456-2141 Daryl Hicks Pres. Warren Co. Title S Abstract Co. 107 West Main St. Warrenton St. Paul Missouri 63383 Title 'Yn iii ( Ikii lios Bargain Barn Highway 40 (314) 327-6267 Wentzville, Mo. Fairway Ford Armory Road Warrenton, Mo. 63383 (314) 456-4305 Burggrobe Truck Lines Warrenton 456-3381 Warrenton 456-4121 St. Louis 421-6044 St. Louis 421-5977 O’Fallon 272-6236 Bifmae Pres®, EVERYTHING FOR THE OFFICE! FURNITURE, OFFICE SUPPLIES, PRINTING Computer Word Processing Forms Supplies 609 N. Highway 47 Warrenton, Mo. 456-3461 122 — ADS Roger Curran TBE EmBRO SEED eomPAMY 745-3741 Wholesale Field Seeds P.O. Box 247 Wright City mm mm miD-fimemcfl moTORj 6041 N Lindbergh • Hazelwood. Mo 63042 Sales Service Parts Body Shop (314) 731-1800 Since 1962 VOLVO LINCOLN COUNTY MRMCRS’ MUTUAL INSURdNCC CO. Fire - Lightning - Windstorm - Hail - Liability 528-8242 Troy, MO. missouM we“uM0 TYPEWRITER EXCII DOGE Robert Golterman Owner •NO JOB TOO LARGE OR SMALL, WE’LL SERVICE WHAT WE SELL WdRRCN COUNTY TRmCUNC. 314-456-3600 Warrenton, MO. dlRUNC TICKGTS-TOURS CRUISGS-HOTGLS ADS — 123 PGOPLG’S BPiNk OP LINCOLN COUNTY ADm GMC H-MR STYLING S LON HAWK POINT TROY FAMILY HAIR CARE CENTER Warrenton 456-8959 Penny Branco, Patty Schartz Rhonda Kallenbach, Diane Meyer 6B6RhARC t music O FALLON PLAZA 272 6556 AUTHORIZED DEALER WURLITZER PIANOS LABLANC INSTRUMENTS LINCOLN COUMTY PKRMCRS COOP 811 E. CHERRY ST. TROY, MO. 63379 314-528-6141 JOH-M'S Body Fonder Work dUTO BODY ROUTE 1, BOX 224 WARRENTON, MO. 63383 SOUTH OF 1-70 ON HIGHWAY 40 1-456-2630 • • M Missouri Savings Oldest Established Real Estate in Warren County DIAMONDS for lands Sake . See US’ WENTZVILLE OFFICE 3 WENTZVILLE CTR. WENTZVILLE, MO. 327-8185 14 CONVENIENT OFFICES TO SERVE YOU Fsye WATCHES CLASS RINGS STUDE REALTY COMPANY 111 SOUTH HWY. 47 WARRENTON. MO 63303 I'LAZA JEWELRY A!SD GIFTS 272-4744 MARGIE STUDE. Broker Office 456-2345 L i.Mr A STUDE. Broker RESIDENCE 456-0741 ' o.u-'reeSt louis st Charles Phone 441.5126 BERNICE SHEPPARD PROPRIETOR Telephone 456-3858 212 Sonderen OFallon. mo 63366 JOHN J. O’CONNOR. M.D. Diplomate of American board of family practice THETRICOUNTY AGENCY WM VCMIIV Complete Insurance Service V MO T Greg Costello Post Office Box 248 Warrenton, Missouri 63383 314 456-4343 OFFICE HOURS 609C NORTH HIGHWAY 47 BY APPOINTMENT WARRENTON. MISSOURI 03383 124 _ ADS Custom welding industrial COOK INDUSTRIAL WELDING PHONE (31-4) 327-4055 WENTZVILLE. MISSOURI 63305 456-2105 U £.nn(j t i cMtvLj. 47 c?hxto Sa SELECTED USED CARS C w (Charley) Cook Owner Gary R lashley Sales Representative KENNY REECE OR JO REECE ROUTE 0] BOX 22 � WARRENTON MU C3383 cuencizuiLLe BCAU'CY coLLeee Phone OUl 456-3333 JDM Jewelry Gifts Quality name Brand Merchandise watches - Clocks - jewelry Diamond jewelry - Gipt items Family Hair Care Center Bulova TRirari - Sweet Wentzville, Mo. 327-5040 613-19 OlD Hwv. 4•' Hamilton - kreisler wa«rlnton, m.;., 63303 a zLe i ood W oitz i ’’Distinctive Decorator Creations’ Don't Fuss • Call Us you Call - wc maul And Custom Furnishings WASTE-A-WAY SYSTEMS RT. 2. BOX 3 0 0 FORlSTELL. MO 03340 Ken Wahle. owner RT. 1 BOX 3B-1 WRIGHT CITY, MO. 63390 PHONE C3f43 745-3111 We aim to Please! LARRY HEILIGER. Owner PHONE 745-b342 Expert Landscaping Spraying Trimming Lawn Garden Supplies WENTZVILLE NURSERY v: c ' ■ T - EQUIPMENT AND GARDEN CENTER Compliments of Foreign language 1110 West 1-70 Just East of Wentzville Center BOB GRIMM Owner Club Wentzville. Mo 63385 (314) 327-5135 Phone (314) 456-8468 SALLY BUSCHSCHORN PHOTOGRAPHY WEDDINGS-PORTRAITS-COMMERCIAL SALLY BUSCHSCHORN ROUTE 1, BOX 347 PHOTOGRAPHER OWNER WARRENTON, MISSOURI 61383 ADS — 125 CCOMOMY TH-RIFTWhY MNWGT Wright City Mo. Phone: 745-3400 :ti .at „ i itt: Hi Mi: Hi nil : ; jinii I : : j |ji ih ill I ! | f : ili 1 : l ii:IP Wright City, Mo. Phone: 745 - 8219 126 — ADS 0 £DKIN- HAIR STATION HAIR DESIGNER' • 8 wentzviile Center wentzville. MO TH __ p O Bo 280 (fc( fcriwf uitfc o hccvi FELLOWSHIP NURSING HOME 7T vIE I Wa enton Mo 63383 314 466-4183 Flowers a gif rs The Country Garden 208 East north 2nd St Wright City mo 63390 BuS 745-21 1 1 867-7649 Sr LOwiiS MO 327-4256 Store complete repair £ Ci xi eutlC x for The Oift you u o vc with pnioc L.CT YOUR JCWCLCR BE YOU� GuiDE Class Rings HIGHWAY AA RITA HOELSCHER CAREER AGENT Business 314 456 2834 RESiOENCE 3 1 4 932 4643 no W PEARCE RON WENTZVILLE, MO LUCIL.LE Compliments of ... FARM BUREAU INSURANCE SERVICES Warren County 715 Old Hwy 40 E. Warrenton, Missouri 63383 Compliments Of: Wright City, Missouri BIG BOY’S RESTAURANT mm Ads — 127 fliers Reafty Gonop n) Warrenton |T| Wentzville Hwy 47 40 1 rw 1-70 Pearce REALTOR Multi List ARO-MART FUEL CITY Foristell, Mo. GOOD LUCK B K 9€niORS 84 MARKET O .. L i Aoowt on Z n n HPKaiIvw amm 1 1 P.O. Box 296 Maaafti Wright City, Missouri 63390 dod uiessman Ken 1 neilmann Featuring a complete line of meats, produce, and groceries. Foristell, Mo. 673 - 2619 Compliments of seniors 84” GOOD LUCK Dr. 6 Mrs. Bechmeyer FRom PUBLICATIO MS 128 — ADS MK'MKD-BROWN business college “THE JOB GETTERS” Sanford Brown has Co-Ed college offerings extensive business curriculum including executive secretarial, accounting, computer skills, business management, and electronics as few as 9 months to enter your career scholarships job placement assistance, work-study program sports for men and women, extracurricular activities financial aid available SANFORD - BROWN Business College NORTH WEST 4100 Ashby Road St. Ann, Mo. 63074 427-7100 SOUTHWEST 12006 Manchester Rd. Des Peres, Mo. 63131 821-8678 jr ADS — 129 IVcirrentoA Golf Course 18 Hole Telephone: 456-8762 STATE FARM INSURANCE Warrenton, Mo. Shcramm Cox Co Inc 851 W. Pearce Blvd. Wentzville, Mo. 63385 Leroy Schramm Bob Cox Warrenton, Mo. 63383 Phone: 456-3397 foflppy SfoOPPE Compliments of Warrenton Products 5018 W. Pearce Blvd. Wentzville, MO. 63385 327-5656 Warrenton, Mo. QUALITY AUTO SALVAGE SALES Wright City, Mo. FREE DELIVERY 63 acres late model salvage Phone Service To 196 Yards 745-3302 441-3202 Karl Runyan Jachson's Saloon i Steahhouse LOUNGE HOURS Mon.-Sat.: 10am.-1:30pm. Sun.-l:00pm.-12:00pm. RESTAURANT HOURS Mon.-Sat.: llam.-2pm. 5pm-9pm Sun.-lpm.-8pm. 130 — ADS Ann’s Bokay Korner ........................ Beth’s Beauty Boutique Brock’s Chevrolet, Olds, Pontiac Bushmill’s Feed and Pet Supplies El Cortez Motel ........................... Gundaker Realtors, Better Homes and Gardens Johnny Ridgeway Incorporated Michael K. Brown D.D.S..................... Mobile-Mart ............................... Phil Beck Motors .......................... P.N. Hirsch Company ....................... Scott Agency Incorporated-Insurance Sprick Jewelry ............................ Syder Strieker and Moore .................. Taylor Homes .............................. Warrenton News ............................ Washington True Value ..................... Wright City-Warrenton Vet Clinics ......... Wyatt Distributing ........................ ................Wentzville ................Wentzville .................Warrenton ...............Wright City ...............Wright City ............ Lake St. Louis ................Wright Cty ..................O’Fallon ................Wentzville ......................Troy .................Warrenton Warrenton-Montgomery City .................Warrenton ......................Troy ................Wentzville .................Warrenton ................Washington ....Wright City-Warrenton .................Warrenton ADS — 131 DISTRICT CHAMPS 132 MR. SMALL RETIRES AFTER 32 YEARS Mr. Fraser C. Small, Superintendent of the Wright City R-II School District from 1952-1984, served the community and school with distinction and dignity. After completion of his military service and educational work at Northeast Missouri State Univer- sity he worked for one year for the Frankford School District. Mr. Small began his association with the district as a teaching Super- intendent; in addition to supervising the operation of the school district, he taught history for a portion of each day. Mr. Small also continued his education by attending St. Louis University where he received additional degrees. Assisting the Wright City Board of Education in planning for the construction of the present high school building and subse- quent additions of the gymnasium and industrial arts vocational agriculture building, Mr. Small helped bring about the expansion of the current facilities. Mr. Small also contributed to a quality educational program for the students of the district by hiring excellent faculty and staff providing leadership for growth of programs in the district. Active membership in the Wright City Union United Methodist Church, the Wright City Lions Club, and the Wright City Cham- ber of Commerce attest to his interest in the community. Those of us in the Wright City School District wish both Mr. and Mrs. Small a happy and fulfilling retirement. 134 Autographs � •